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Community Development Director Hanson said she can get this information for the Council to <br /> review. <br /> Councilmember Olson noted if there are very few issues being found in these inspections then they <br /> may be trying to solve a problem that does not exist. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson shared that the reason Staff had originally presented <br /> the idea for this was because Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick was getting a lot of calls from <br /> tenants of rental properties where the property owners were not coming in to make repairs. She <br /> noted if they do not have this program then Staff does not have the ability to go in and address the <br /> issues when a tenant calls in with these kinds of concerns. She added that some of the tenants did <br /> not feel safe going to talk to the landlord about some of these issues. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked if a tenant were to call in with a concern like a broken window <br /> if the City would have no authority to make the landlord fix the window if this program is not in <br /> place. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said they would be able to do external inspections so <br /> they would be able to address something like a broken window, but they would not be able to <br /> address anything inside of the home. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove shared that she had concerns with this program when it was first <br /> presented. She noted this program impacts a small number of people. She asked if anyone had <br /> looked at the pre-inspection checklist. She said this list could be reduced to only address fire <br /> hazards. She stated this program seems to be too broad and they already have things in place where <br /> these items can be addressed. <br /> Councilmember Howell said she is not opposed to having the inspections look for fire hazards and <br /> other life safety issues. <br /> Councilmember Specht stated he is torn on this matter as he does not want the program to be too <br /> intrusive; however, he thinks they should still have the program in some capacity. <br /> Councilmember Olson said he would be in support of having all properties that are being put up <br /> for rent be inspected and have to pass before they are able to rent it out. He stated it makes sense <br /> for the property to pass an inspection before a new tenant moves in. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the City is made aware when a property first gets rented out <br /> or when tenants change. <br /> Community Development Director Hanson said no. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff said they would have to trust the building owners to let the City know <br /> when tenants are changing to have an inspection done at that time. <br /> City Council Work Session/November 12, 2024 <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br />